Goa Shipyard launches 'Tavasya', second Project 1135.6 frigate
Goa Shipyard Ltd launched 'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259), at Goa on 22 March 2025 in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth.
Summary
Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) launched 'Tavasya', the second frigate of Project 1135.6 (Yard 1259), on 22 March 2025. The ship was launched by Neeta Seth in the presence of Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth, the chief guest, who praised GSL for launching two complex, weapon-intensive frigates within eight months. The frigate displaces over 3,800 tonnes and has stealth features. The minister highlighted localisation of components such as the BrahMos missile system, torpedo launchers and sonar, and the Ministry of Defence's goal of ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 March 2025, Goa
- Ship
- Tavasya, Yard 1259
- Project
- 1135.6 frigates, second built by GSL
- Displacement
- Over 3,800 tonnes
- Chief guest
- Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth
- Launched by
- Neeta Seth
Practice MCQs 3 questions
What is the name of the second Project 1135.6 frigate launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd on 22 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Tavasya
GSL launched 'Tavasya' (Yard 1259), the second Project 1135.6 frigate built by it, on 22 March 2025.
What is the displacement of the frigate 'Tavasya' launched by Goa Shipyard Ltd in March 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Over 3,800 tonnes
Tavasya has a displacement exceeding 3,800 tonnes.
At the launch of 'Tavasya' in March 2025, what defence exports target by 2029 was cited by the Raksha Rajya Mantri?
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Correct answer: D — ₹50,000 crore
Sanjay Seth cited the Ministry of Defence's vision of ₹50,000 crore in defence exports by 2029.